Job summary We are recruiting for an MDT Coordinator and Pathway tracker who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring that all patients with either a suspected or diagnosed cancer are proactively tracked through the appropriate patient pathway from point of entry to the Trust, liaising with clinical and administrative teams ensuring each stage of their pathway is fully planned and booked to ensure cancer wait times targets are achieved. You will facilitate the smooth running of the patient journey by ensuring that coordinated administrative processes are in place. This will include managing a PTL and facilitating MDT meetings. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job The MDT/Patient Pathway Coordinator will take the responsibility for patients referred by their GPs with a suspicion of cancer. You will have a good understanding of the NHS and Trust systems along with proven office skills which should include word and excel along with some understanding of medical terminology and the ability to type to be able to facilitate live data entry in MDT meetings. You will be able to work in a calm logical and methodical way whilst being able to multi-task in a busy environment and interact with people at all levels both internally and externally. Ensure that the relevant clinical data is available at the meeting for discussion, including notes, investigations, and test results to include liaising with outside Hospitals for relevant information. Attend weekly MDT meetings and maintain a record of attendance of the Multidisciplinary team at MDT meetings in line with Peer review. About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 361-6960596 Job locations Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE or equivalent in English and Math Excellent written and presentation skills Computer literate Excel, databases, word Desirable RSA 1/2 typing or equivalent Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of MS word, excel databases, creating, saving and printing documents and reports. Basic knowledge of cancer and it's management Knowledge of medical terminology Desirable Knowledge of infoflex Knowledge of CRIS Knowledge of PAS Understanding the patient pathway of care through an acute trust setting Experience Essential Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment with a varied range of staff form Consultant to clinic clerks Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines Desirable Worked in the NHS or health related setting Ability to use patient administration systems such as PAS, CLINiCOM, CRIS Experience of cancer services within the NHS Key Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work methodically and accurately Team player Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills Keyboard skills Desirable Understanding of cancer terminology Ability to use and manipulate Trust I.T. systems across varied disciplines, pathology and radiology to identify patient information Personal Qualities Essential Good interpersonal skills Good time management and flexible in approach to work Attention to details Able to manage own time Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE or equivalent in English and Math Excellent written and presentation skills Computer literate Excel, databases, word Desirable RSA 1/2 typing or equivalent Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of MS word, excel databases, creating, saving and printing documents and reports. Basic knowledge of cancer and it's management Knowledge of medical terminology Desirable Knowledge of infoflex Knowledge of CRIS Knowledge of PAS Understanding the patient pathway of care through an acute trust setting Experience Essential Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment with a varied range of staff form Consultant to clinic clerks Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines Desirable Worked in the NHS or health related setting Ability to use patient administration systems such as PAS, CLINiCOM, CRIS Experience of cancer services within the NHS Key Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work methodically and accurately Team player Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills Keyboard skills Desirable Understanding of cancer terminology Ability to use and manipulate Trust I.T. systems across varied disciplines, pathology and radiology to identify patient information Personal Qualities Essential Good interpersonal skills Good time management and flexible in approach to work Attention to details Able to manage own time Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)